Alvin Arno Gilster Obituary
The family of Alvin Arno Gilster (Le Center, Minnesota) announces his passing on October 13, 2026. Alvin, born on October 11, 1936, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Alvin Arno Gilster or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Arno Gilster and Alvina Gilster (Detjen); his wife Violet Schwarz; his siblings, Wanita Groskreutz, Dan Gilster (Florence), Larry Gilster and Janice Samaraka (Nick); his siblings-in-law, Beverly Muldoon, Alice (Kenny Spotts), LuVerne Schwarz (Yvonne), Florence Braun (Bill), LeRay Webber, Cliff Schwarz and John Schmidt; and his nephew Kent Spotts.
He is survived by: his children, Deb Bauleke (Pat), Donna Gilster and Jeff Gilster; his grandchildren, Abby Miller (Pat), Dezi Bauleke, Brian Bauleke (Callie), Cody Bauleke (Tina), Kyle Robbins (Stacy), Angella Robbins, Paige Sumpter (Jake) and Chelsea Lindell (Kaya); his great grandchildren, Haydin, Zaelyiah, Kryxus, Alizybeth, Xeona, Evie, Claire, Azena of Parker, C. J., Tyler, Tristian, Kalli and Colten; his friend Nick Eilrich; his siblings, John Gilster and Judy Webber; and his siblings-in-law, Sue Gilster, LaJune Schmidt, Luanne Schwarz, Frank Groskreutz and Pat Muldoon. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and close friends.
Visitation will be held on Monday, October 26th 2026 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the St Paul Lutheran Church (232 W Minnesota St, Le Center, MN 56057). A funeral service will be held on Monday, October 26th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
